Rodney McAree says he is "fortunate" after returning to Dungannon Swifts as manager.
McAree, who played for and managed the Swifts for 14 years, returns to Stangmore Park after leaving the managerial hot seat at Glentoran.
The 48-year-old led the glens into Europe after taking over from Mick McDermott in January, but it was announced that at the weekend that he was leaving The Oval as he wanted to have a job closer to home.